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How to Raise a Reader

Regan McMahon — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 22:04:00 +0000

Kids become lifelong readers for all kinds of reasons.

Jasmine Hood Miller — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:50:00 +0000

Celebrating Black excellence can -- and should -- happen year-round.

Raisa Masood — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 21:33:00 +0000

Black History Month gives us the opportunity to reflect on Black voices and experiences, and find new ways to celebra

Regan McMahon — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 22:14:00 +0000

Betsy Bozdech — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:04:00 +0000

From the United States's shameful history of slavery to the ongoing debate about immigration, race in America has alw

Michael Robb — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 01:36:00 +0000

Parents and caregivers tend to think of guidelines for screen use as a daily maximum amount of time that's OK.

Michael Robb — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 23:58:00 +0000

Research shows that watching TV and movies with your kids, also called "co-viewing," has a range of positive effects.

Christine Elgersma — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Some apps and websites claim they can teach your child to read or do math.

Christine Elgersma — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Fads are nothing new. We see a lot of people wearing, doing, or saying something, and we want to try it, too.

Caroline Knorr — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 21:04:00 +0000

For kids who love Microsoft's Xbox One, it's all about the games.